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Enjoy, we went to the Christmas markets in Bakewell last year, suspect they are cancelled this year.

Have you been to Chatsworth?

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I echo Autos points re reading. I worried about my son's ability when he first started learning to read, he soon caught up and started to devour books.

He loves reading still at 26. Keep it fun not a chore.

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Poor HH. Our dog used to shake in the car, if only we could explain to them that the end of the journey is worth it. Well except when it is to the vets

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Auto have you studied the effect of vinegar on glucose and insulin response?

https://thefastingmethod.com/the-benefi ... ty-xxviii/

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Great post, much the same for me except I did join to lose weight and whilst I'm happy where I am I could do with losing more.

I know how to tweak it to do that and will continue to do that when I'm ready.

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The clean plate club is really hard to leave.

I too have more success these days at recognizing and being able to leave sweet things when they are too much. Part of what helps is having full permission to have some another day

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Auto it is really scary the lack of knowledge Doctors have around type 2 diabetes, though I do believe this is slowly changing now both in the UK and USA. I've been following a few accounts on twitter around the subject and it seems people are controlling/improving it either by low carb or fasting o...

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Loving following your experiment.

How do you test vit D. I don't normally take supplements but given covid and winter looming thought about getting vit D tablets.

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Welcome back, do share your journey

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It's been a funny few days, I've had a few more carbs than normal, all wholemeal but now I find I'm starting to crave them a little, also wanting to eat when I'm not really hungry. Not had these feelings for a long time. I don't know if it's the time of year, winter coming in and natural instinct to...

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Love the chicken story Octavia and eggs in a hat sound great.

I always give something the ouch test if I'm not sure it's cooked, if it looks cooked, cut in half, if not pink, touch it with a clean finger and if it is hot "ouch" it's cooked.

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That road trip sounds fabulous, wish I could join you.

Have fun and stay safe

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Congratulations on the reduction in blood sugar. Am I correct that this measure is based on the last 3 months?

If so maybe eating in the more restricted way might work for one or two days a week?

Glad you are feeling better, keep those positive thoughts

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Hope you feel better soon, hugs.

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Put it in perspective a little, 1/2 lb a month is nearly half a stone a year. So 2 years and a stone off that's pretty impressive if you are enjoying your foods. Certainly better than the opposite gaining half a stone a year which at your age (mine too) can so easily happen

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Thank you Octavia.

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Well done you. So pleased for you. I am getting better at moderate drinking, I can easily not drink, it's usually my meals that dictate whether I have wine or not, some meals just seem to call out for a glass of red but I feel so much better if I don't have more than 2 small glasses. Sparkling water...

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There is a raft of information about controlling diabetes with low carb and intermittent fasting. It's my belief that small adjustments can have big impacts on our health.so not necessarily a need to go keto or 24 hour fasts. Just consistent better habits will help.

Good luck

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Thank you auto

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Thank you all for your support it is appreciated. We said good bye to our collie and I'm missing him loads but it was the best thing for him and us.

It's been a difficult couple of weeks but trying to get back to some normality now.

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Have you followed IE before? I found it useful for a while I did lose weight and did learn that nothing was off the menu. I also learned that a lot of what I thought were treats I didn't like the taste of. However at times it took too much mental effort to decide if I was really hungry or what I wan...

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I'm eating a few more carbs than I want to as I've not got the mental energy to be creative at the moment. We are back and forth from the vets and our 14 year old collie is now receiving palliative care at home. We think he has a bladder tumour. His illness is impacting on our mental and physical he...

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Just catching up on your posts, great to read how well you are doing and you sound so positive.

I too noticed a lack of colds this last couple of years and have wondered the same re eating less carbs.

Life is pretty bad at the moment but I'll update in my thread.

Take care

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I don't worry, if I need to taste I do

But you only need a teaspoonful!!!

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I find it really hard to stop and leave food but I've got better at it. Most of the time I get it right but what I do allow now the habits are better are seconds if I genuinely feel I need a little more. It's rare I do this, especially if I give myself 20 mins or so after finishing my plate.

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Well done, I really believe you'll do your 21 days

You got this

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Not necessarily a problem to weigh daily just don't let it derail you

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I wouldn't start following a diet at this stage perhaps just note some of the healthy options like reducing processed food to start with.

3 meals a day no snacks needs to be firmly in place

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Sounds like you have really got this. Well done on maintaining

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Well done and yes do stick with it, you will have a failure at some point but the important thing is to note mentally what happened and carry on. This is one of the easiest ways to lose weight but more importantly develop good healthy eating habits. I've just read the Pioppi Diet, I was interested i...

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I love my sax, I have an alto too but have really not played enough lately, lockdown and personal worries have got in the way.

But it will be there when I'm ready. I'm very much an amateur, took it up as a hobby later in life.

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Congratulations on your n day, now you know you can do this...

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Always good to hear from you Ladybird

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Yeah, well and truly back on the rails, go you

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Sounds like a plan re the house, I'm sure it will all come to fruition at the right time.

Bet you get back on track pretty quick too

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Hi

No I don't sing I play soprano saxophone

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Great, make sure you use it :) Committing to sticking to 3 meals is in my opinion one of the best things you can do for yourself. It can be hard so for now concentrate on that. I did add one mod of no starving. So if a meal was delayed and I was genuinely near faint with hunger I allowed a snack, us...

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Hey Auto

I think if you just recommit to logging what you eat you'll turn the corner on the increase.

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So agree with auto re sleep

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10lbs in 5 months, it can creep on slowly and steadily, hard to know how to support you. I've got it wrong on here in the past!

Do you want sympathy or a kick up the backside, both can work?

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Doing stuff around the house is a great way to exercise. Lovely that creator is helping too.

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So pleased your daughter was ok, that was scary!!

Go you stopping part way through a snack, that's a huge step forward.

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I agree health is a much more compelling reason.

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So a month on and coming out of lockdown on Wednesday.l have maintained my loss. I should probably press on and try lose some more. I have just been offered a new job, closer to home, less money but I think I will be happier. Unfortunately I'm on 3 months notice but it will soon pass. Still doing my...

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Good luck

You got this

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I guess you can put it in tea but if you can wean yourself of it you will reap health benefits and aid weight loss.

Years ago I had two teaspoons of sugar in tea and coffee. Hate it now. Cut down gradually and your taste buds will adapt.

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Moving is very stressful, if it is just space you need can you extend? Or have a separate office installed in the garden?

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Definitely do what you can to develop good solid habits, if you are getting the results you want keep on doing it. If not review your habits and make changes you are comfortable with slowly one at a time.

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Hugs Jen, their time away passes so fast but it is difficult the day they go.

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Sorry to hear that but there is a lot of evidence that reducing carbs will help your condition, also the number of times you eat. Hopefully this will give you extra incentive to stick to the rules

Good luck

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Gabby are you type 2 diabetic?

If so cutting the snacks and sweets is really going to help you.

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Thanks, it resonated with me in respect of a new hobby I took up some years ago and seemed appropriate here.

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Simpler the better, good luck

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Welcome back

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If you can drink it without sugar I would do and do but I do add milk.

With you on the dark chocolate Oolala, used to hate it but live a good quality one now and really don't crave milk chocolate anymore.

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I weigh once a week on a Friday, it is hard not to let it influence your mood.

Be careful if your weight goes up are you likely to be silly over the weekend? If so switch to Monday.

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No problem but you had some very worried ladies!!

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Ladies you got it !!

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Pinkhippie, I've just been checking out Chris Mole, an interesting read thank you

Octavia, I recall it took me a while to start consistently losing and I often see the scales go up and down even now. As long as the trend is down I wouldn't worry

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Lazing in the sun is something you can't have too much of. All that vitamin d

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Yes you will succeed, welcome

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I think even non binge eaters have occasional blow outs, sounds like you have your head around it. Onwards and upwards

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A belated thanks auto :) 3 weeks on and I've maintained my loss which is really great. I've more to lose but if I didn't would be happy as I am as long as health is ok. I'm top of normal range for my height so all good. Found another yoga video which I love. Yoga has really helped my shape and stren...

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It's great to hear you're so positive and in the groove

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When I am in the groove I don't tend to gain weight on holidays, it's a great feeling when you get home.

Well done

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I understand the need to control something.

I eat 70%or more dark chocolate. I found an almond and orange one I like.

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So pleased for you auto

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healthyskillz wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:12 pm

I enjoyed it all and what I think is cool is that because I don't limit myself I can feel the freedom now (sometimes) to take a bite of a cookie and think: nah, I don't want / need this right now. (!!!)

This is the best bit! At this point you have really made progress

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Well done on your loss and I love how you are embracing hunger.

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Hey

Blow the voice in your head, go for it, worse case they don't like it but you will learn so much doing it. Nothing to lose except a bit of time.

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Well done on your climb!

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Sounds like a great plan

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I really believe it's that good bad that causes problems. It has taken me a long time to get over it. For me now I see good or bad food only in respect of whether it is unadulterated and natural (good) or highly processed, low fat, artificially sweetened, full of chemicals (bad) Try and view food as...

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What an uplifting post to read auto, sounds like you are well in the flow

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Keep working at getting over that being good or bad it is well worth the effort.

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The more you can eat unprocessed food the more satisfying you will find your meals.

Sounds like you are heading in the right direction, well done

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So excited for you

Enjoy, it's like setting up home

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I'd definitely call that a win, the more moments like this you succeed at the easier it becomes. Well done

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Whoop great news you sound more positive

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I believe peri menopause can start mud to late 40s so not really unusually early at 43. It can play havoc with all sorts of things, go with the flow and it will settle.

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"Strange, but we humans are resilient. The answers lie in how I treat each individual I encounter." Love that auto. Do you think your weight increase might be age related. Peri menopause is a funny time. Apologies if you are too young for this yet! We are living in stressful times that can also affe...

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Hey Soprano! Your stability and kindness is great to have around right now. I feel buffetted by waves and feeling more fear about my body than I have in a long time. I appreciate your solid presence right now as I try to remember this will pass. Hey Auto thank you so much for your kind words. All m...

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We've had a few RVs (motorhomes in the UK) great holidays but limiting in the UK. Parking was always an issue. Guess that won't apply in the US. Enjoy your search.

Check for damp, pretty common in the ones over here and layout is important.

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Robin you are doing great, we all slip up. The thing is to learn from it, on its own it won't cause a weight problem it is what you do afterwards that matters.

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Sounds like you are doing really well. Cutting sugar will really help. I kinda combine nos with intermittent fasting. I do IF for health reasons. If you can leave 12 hours between dinner and breakfast I'm sure there are health benefits. If you then want to explore it further it isn't hard to slowly ...

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Welcome back

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Every victory no matter how small should be celebrated.

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So much in this thread resonates with me re IE. I think the best thing I took from it was there is no bad food and I can have what I truly want. I learnt that actually when I stop and taste what I thought were treats I really didn't like them very much. I think reading The French don't diet by Dr Wi...

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Good to see you back Octavia and what an interesting conversation. Re exercise I got a yoga dvd over 2 years ago with two 30 minute sessions. I committed to do it twice a week becoming familiar with one program then the other. While I try and set a day to do it if I don't fancy it I never force it. ...

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Hi Auto, thanks for stopping by my thread. I'm pleased you have your sabbatical confirmed. Bet flowerpup is loving the long walks. The habit book sounds great. Like you I notice my sleep and also moods are worse after drinking. I'm trying to limit it to weekends. It has tended to creep up during loc...

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I hopped on the scales this morning to find I'm at my lowest weight in over 15 years.

I'm really pleased.

Thanks to a combination of IE, No'S and IF I think I've settled into a way that suits me.

Hope you are all doing ok

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Sounds like a perfectly sensible solution to me Dave. I've listened to my body a lot during the pandemic and not added to my stress with too strict an eating regime.

It's paid off too with weight loss.

I definitely second the advice above re who to listen to re the pandemic.

Stay safe

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Which elements are you hoping will get easier? Not snacking has definitely been easier over time, it is rare I have a snack unless I am genuinely hungry and a while a way from a meal. Though on holidays and celebrations I do. Not eating sweet stuff I don't even think about anymore as I made a consci...

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Sorry to read about your sabbatical possibly being postponed but looking at your weight you seem to have your head and body in a better place

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Welcome back

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Really interesting posts to read about IE. I too had some success and similar experiences with it. I would recommend anyone who feels they can't do without certain foods or feels deprived do some reading and work on IE. It can be done within the confines of NoS. The hardest part for me re IE was dec...

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So sorry to read that Clarinetgirl, great you are positive about your eating.

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Hi Sammy

How's it going?

Rooting for you

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Since my post on Jan 2nd much of what I decided went out of the window over time. Too many rules just don't work, though it kept me focused for a while. During my first year on NoS I lost a stone, then due to stress at work I became lax on the rules and steadily put half a stone on. During lockdown ...

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Not been on here for a while, sorry you have had a tough time. Sabbatical sounds great.

I do think rebound weight gain is a real thing but I'm sure you've got it now.

Take care

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